Had a Parkour Accident

[Daniel]

And I didn't even know it was one of my skillz. Ha.

So It was late and there was nobody to let me through the gate.

So I started to quickly climb over it. I know precisely how.

I'll stipulate to being an idiot off the bat because I already have a sore lower back and right hip and neither has been imaged let alone diagnosed.

Also, I should have been aware of my surroundings. I would have had to wait for a minute.

Well, I think I know what I'm doing and don't hesitate.

I get to the top and I'm straddling the gate. My hands are on the pole that doesn't move and basically the rest of my weight is on the gate itself.

All of a sudden, I realize the gate is opening. Of course I realize it's not going to stop. I can see the ground about 6 1/2 ft under me and know time is running out. I have to let go.

So, I let go and control my landing, and land on my feet.

The damage? Two small but open abrasions on the inner part of each thigh, a small but open and wide scratch on my wrist, a bloody spot on my right palm with a flap of skin I later remove because it's useless, and torn (?) muscles on the inside of my right thigh causing me to limp.

I think I will take this as a sign that I've aged out of being able to climb over physical obstacles.

Oh, well.

It was a practical skill to have while it lasted.

Daniel, quit gymnastics at 36, quit climbing at 58.

[Daniel]

I've got three of my wounds covered in two or more coats of liquid Bandaid. The one with no skin needs an actual bandage. I have one left and can't walk. SIL sent a Walmart+ order with large Bandaids, Neosporin, and 12 of my favorite Orgain organic vanilla protein shakes. ️

[Axtremus]

Was it at least a bit fun at the time?

[Daniel]

It was... adventurous.

[Daniel]

I walked (very carefully and slowly) last night to the clubhouse to charge my phone charger and then back again after a couple of hours.

I tested the leg. It's painful but I can walk without limping if I concentrate.

I think I achieved stretching the leg muscles a little that could be stretched and strengthening the ones a little surrounding the injuries.

The injuries seem to be located in two places. One is deep inside the left thigh. One is on the right side of the leg below where the hip bone ends.

One of the things I can do and plan to do after I move is to get imaging of my lower back, right hip, and both knees. Then I'm going to physical therapy.